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Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.
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While their origins are still unclear, experts theorize the pair originated either as asteroids that got caught by Mars’ gravitational pull, or as debris leftover from the Solar System’s formation.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
First theorized in 1916 by Albert Einstein, gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of space-time created during some of the universe's most powerful events, including the merging or collision of supermassive black holes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Fans have endlessly theorized, debated and hunted for clues across the web, while investigative journalists have tried to unwind the mystery with no success.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
The convict also theorized that Laci was murdered by burglars who had targeted a nearby home at the time of the killing.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
First theorized in 1916 by Albert Einstein, gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of space-time created during some of the universe's most powerful events, including the merging or collision of supermassive black holes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Fans have endlessly theorized, debated and hunted for clues across the web, while investigative journalists have tried to unwind the mystery with no success.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
The convict also theorized that Laci was murdered by burglars who had targeted a nearby home at the time of the killing.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theorize. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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theorize
verb
the·o·rize
ˈthē-ə-ˌrīz 
theorized; theorizing
: to form a theory : speculate
theorizer
noun
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